Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or for retail sale
6-digit subheadings (2)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 37 classification notes
Chapter 37 trade volume has collapsed with digital photography; legacy trade in specialty cinema film (Kodak Vision3, IMAX) continues. Personal-quantity carriage of unexposed film clears as routine; checked-baggage X-ray screening risk.
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Digital memory cards (Chapter 85) vs. photographic film (Chapter 37) — sometimes mis-declared.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 37
- 3701 — Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of an…
- 3702 — Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material oth…
- 3703 — Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposed
- 3704 — Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but…
- 3705 — Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinema…
- 3706 — Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporat…